Italian: Essential Vocabulary for Beginners
The most important Italian words and phrases for beginners — greetings, common words, and useful expressions.
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How do you say 'Hello' or 'Goodbye' informally in Italian?
Ciao [pronounced: chow]. It is used for both arriving and leaving in casual settings.
What is the Italian greeting for 'Good morning' or 'Good day'?
Buongiorno [pronounced: bwon-jor-no]. It is a formal way to greet someone during the day.
How do you say 'Thank you' in Italian?
Grazie [pronounced: grat-zee-eh]. It is the standard way to express gratitude.
What is the Italian word for 'Man'?
Uomo [pronounced: wo-mo]. It refers to an adult male human.
How do you say 'Water' in Italian?
Acqua [pronounced: ah-kwa]. It is an essential noun for ordering at a restaurant.
Translate the numbers 'One, two, three' into Italian.
Uno, due, tre [pronounced: oo-no, dway, tray]. These are the first three cardinal numbers.
What is the Italian word for 'House' or 'Home'?
Casa [pronounced: ka-za]. It refers to a residential building or place of living.
How do you say 'Wine' in Italian?
Vino [pronounced: vee-no]. This is a common noun found on every Italian menu.
What is the Italian verb 'to be'?
Essere [pronounced: ess-seh-reh]. It is one of the most important auxiliary verbs in Italian.
What is the Italian verb 'to have'?
Avere [pronounced: ah-vay-reh]. It is used to show possession and also to express age.
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